Things to See and Do

Kayaking
Kayaking is a wonderful way for experienced paddlers to explore the lakes.

Camping and Backpacking
The park offers outstanding tundra hiking with both base-camping and point to point backpacking trip options.

Day Hiking
The park's only trail system, leaving from Port Alsworth on Lake Clark, offers outstanding day hiking options.

Rafting
Many Alaskans think of rivers as travel corridors weather they are frozen for easy winter travel or flowing in the summer. The park has three designated wild and scenic rivers and many more spectacular rafting opportunities.

Wildlife viewing
The coastal areas of Silver Salmon Creek and Chinitna Bay offer world class brown bear viewing for large portions of the summer.

Fishing
Fishermen ply the waters of Lake Clark, surrounding streams and lakes, and the costal creeks annually. The park and surrounding area is known for its outstanding fishing.

For those who want to dip their paddle, spin a fly rod, stretch their legs or just watch wildness in motion, Lake Clark National Park has adventure to offer. With over four million acres of tundra, lakes, glaciers, mountains, and coastline, Lake Clark has been called a little Alaska.